William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" or simply "the Bard". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, 3 long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
Quotes
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No beast so fierce but knows some touch of pity, but I know none, therefore am no beast.
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When sorrows come, they come not single spies, But in battalions.
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When lenity and cruelty play for a kingdom, the gentler gamester is the soonest winner.
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The sweetest honey Is loathsome in his own deliciousness And in the taste confounds the appetite.
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If it were done, when 'tis done, then 'twere well it were done quickly.
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Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course.
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My salad days, when I was green in judgement, cold in blood.